Tuesday's Opinions [Dec 4, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Eugene Robinson Boehner's 'nowhere' nonsense In "fiscal cliff" fight, the House speaker is stuck with a weak hand. Michael Gerson Obama's overreach Going too far in budget talks and filibuster reform. Richard Cohen Susan Rice, stand-in She's not the Republicans' real issue. Dana Milbank The open-and-shut White House Obama's poor efforts at transparency. Marc A. Thiessen Democrats headed for a disaster The party is overplaying its hand on the 'fiscal cliff.' Charles Lane The Fed's debt-debate role Policies obscure signs that our debts are unsustainable. Dan Berschinski Leading on disability abroad Support for U.N. treaty is support for disabled military veterans. Tom Toles Tom Toles cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes Animation Click on the image to watch the animation Post Partisan George Zimmerman's bloody nose Jonathan Capehart Zimmerman's clearly battered and bloodied nose in vivid color is bracing. But it doesn't solve the mystery of Trayvon's hands. PostScript: George Will and teachable moments Rachel Manteuffel Readers respond to his column about colleges and the First Amendment Ann Romney's missed date with destiny' Jonathan Capehart Phil Rucker's Sunday article in The Post about the post-election life of Mitt Romney was rich in behind-the-scenes color. But the detail in the story that caught my attention was the tidbit about how Romney's wife Ann is reportedly dealing with the loss. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy